Meet The Team
Dr. Mona Khodabakhsh graduated with honours from Mashhad University of Medical Sciences in 2012. She then moved to Canada from Iran and completed her National Dental Examining Board Exams (NDEB) with distinction. She has been practicing in Calgary as a general dentist since 2014 and is currently an active member of the Alberta Dental Association and College.
Dr. Mona’s passion for dentistry motivates her to continuously learn new and advanced procedures to better serve her patients. She enjoys all aspects of dentistry including Invisalign, sedation (laughing gas), minor surgery and root canal therapy. Dr. Mona has additional training in dental lasers, crowns, and implant therapy. Dr. Mona’s current focus is on improving her skills with complicated root canal procedures to provide the best treatment for her patients.
In her leisure time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and son, reading/listening to books and traveling.
"My joy comes from helping patients and becoming their partner in maintaining and improving their oral health".
Dr. Mona looks forward to meeting you at your next visit!
Kaitlyn graduated from KDM Dental College and has been practicing as a dental assistant since 2013.
Kaitlyn joined the embrace dental care team in January 2023.
When asked what she loves about her job Kaitlyn says; “The thought of the dental chair can sometimes be vulnerable, emotional and let’s be honest, very few peoples favourite place. I pride myself on creating a safe place where patients feel comfortable, educated and empowered when it comes to their oral health. I find immense joy in getting to know my patients on a more personal level. I believe that time is precious and the hours spent in the dental chair should have at least a small level of joy. So next time you’re in, let’s chat! Sometimes it’s a good distraction as to why you’re at the dentist.”
In Kaitlyn’s free time she loves spending time with her family, husband and 2 pups! Kaitlyn loves to paint- specifically with watercolour and oil paint. As well as, travel,spending time outdoors, cycling and practicing yoga.
Dr.
Mona Khodabakhsh
Dentist
Dr. Mona Khodabakhsh graduated with honours from Mashhad University of Medical Sciences in 2012. She then moved to Canada from Iran and completed her National Dental Examining Board Exams (NDEB) with distinction. She has been practicing in Calgary as a general dentist since 2014 and is currently an active member of the Alberta Dental Association and College.
Dr. Mona’s passion for dentistry motivates her to continuously learn new and advanced procedures to better serve her patients...
Dr.
Galina Bodganova
Dentist
Dr. Galina Bogdanova holds her DDS and Masters of Dental Medicine from Sofia University in Bulgaria. She also successfully completed the NDEB certificate from the National Dental Examination Board in 1999 as part of settling in Canada. Dr. Galina has decades long experience and is a big advocate of the importance of oral hygiene and working collaboratively with patients to establish the best treatment outcome.
Throughout her career, she has extensively worked with children and adolescents, as well as those that experience dental anxiety. Calgary has been a home to Dr. Galina and her family for many years, and she enjoys spending time out in nature for walks in the park or hikes with friends and family in Canada's national parks. In her spare time, Dr. Galina loves to travel and explore new cultures, paint on canvas, and learn new languages.
Jennifer
Registered
Dental Hygienist
A graduate of John Abbott college in Montreal, Jennifer has been practicing dental hygiene in Alberta since 1998.
Jennifer has a passion for caring for patients gently and thoroughly, her goal is to connect with her patients and aid them in achieving optimal oral health that translates to overall optimal health.
Jennifer enjoys baking and spending time with her husband and family.
Kaitlyn
Dental
Assistant
Kaitlyn graduated from KDM Dental College and has been practicing as a dental assistant since 2013.
Kaitlyn joined the embrace dental care team in January 2023.
When asked what she loves about her job Kaitlyn says; “The thought of the dental chair can sometimes be vulnerable, emotional and let’s be honest, very few peoples favourite place. I pride myself on creating a safe place where patients feel comfortable, educated and empowered when it comes to their oral health...